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A Land Safari in Liwonde National Park with Zeb the Duck

Yesterday we arrived at Liwonde National Park and enjoyed a boat safari on the Shire River. This morning we get in a safari vehicle and begin looking for more animals.

Our safari vehicle in Liwonde National Park

Soon we see impalas.

Impalas. So graceful

Impalas are similar to the antelope we see in the western United States. They are so delicate and graceful. Several monkeys are seen in the trees and running through the forest.

Monkey

The warthogs are so much fun to watch.

Warthog

They are always scratching the ground, searching for food. When they run, they make us laugh, or at least smile. I, Zeb the Duck, am on this safari, but the ride is fairly rough, so I stay in my travel bag most of the time. But, here I am now.

I, Zeb the Duck, am on this safari also

This sausage trees has these long, hanging pods that are very hard and look like sausages.

Sausage tree

Many creatures live in Liwonde National Park. These ants are very large and very busy.

Busy ants

Here are more nests of the weaver birds.

Nests of Weaver Birds

We saw some similar weaver bird nests on our first outing in Lilongwe, Malawi. The hippos spend much of the day in the Shire River.

Hippos are always watching

They are such large animals, but in the water you notice the large eyes watching. Remember this is a premier bird watching destination. Over 400 species have been seen in this park. I love the white birds sitting in the tree.

White birds

Perhaps not rare birds, but a great scene with the white birds, green tree and beautiful blue sky. There are elephants near the river this morning.

Elephants by Shire River

Again, large animals that are so comfortable here. I, Zeb the Duck, like the elephants. This bird has a beautiful blue tummy.

Pretty bird

Of course, as a duck, I like birds. It is time to head back across the Shire River to meet our driver, guides and chef.

Time to cross the Shire River and leave the part

I like this bridge.

Nice bridge

We will cross the bridge and leave Liwonde National Park, but we will have another adventure soon.